Sales Clerk PT 6964

Coast Guard Exchange•Charleston, SC

12d•$0 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Coast Guard Exchange is hiring a part-time Sales Clerk in Charleston, South Carolina. The role supports retail sales and customer service by helping customers select merchandise, maintaining product knowledge, operating a cash register, replenishing and presenting stock, and assisting with price changes and promotions. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a possible three-hour Saturday shift twice per month. The position pays $15.00 per hour and is open until filled. The clerk follows loss-prevention policies, safety standards, and emergency-preparedness requirements, and performs other related duties as assigned. Applicants must demonstrate the required capabilities through relevant education or experience and meet the stated lifting and standing requirements.

Requirements

Ability to read, comprehend, and explain product literature.
Ability to count, subtract, multiply, and divide for stocking and inventory tasks, demonstrated through high school coursework, a GED, or a high school diploma.
Ability to routinely lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift 25 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Must satisfactorily complete a federal background check and applicable pre-employment requirements.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; non-U.S. nationals applying for DHS positions must meet the stated residency requirement.

Nice To Haves

Previous retail merchandising or cashier experience.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers, maintain product knowledge, and help customers select merchandise.
Respond promptly and attentively to customer concerns.
Sell merchandise and provide customer service, including demonstrating or explaining technical product features when needed.
Take periodic stock counts and participate in inventories as needed.
Replenish stock and keep merchandise neat and presentable.
Advise the supervisor or department head of customer requests.
Accept cash, checks, credit cards, debit cards, and gift cards; operate the cash register and provide accurate change.
Maintain sales records; balance the till at the end of the shift and turn in sales records, money, stamps, customer checks, or charge slips; account for monies and items sold.
Perform price changes, including markdowns, markups, and company promotions, and ensure proper displays, signage, and item labels.
Follow loss-prevention policies and remain alert and proactive regarding shrink and the Alert Line.
Follow established safety standards and emergency-preparedness requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.